Louisiana-born rap star, NBA Youngboy has expressed remorse over the content of his lyrics and is now looking to turn over a new leaf by converting to Mormonism and changing the direction of his raps.
In an interview with Billboard, the rapper who has been on house arrest opened up on the positive influence the Book of Mormon and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have had on his life lately.
During the interview, he recalled how he first declined to speak with a group of Mormon missionaries who showed up outside his home. But after realizing that he ?wanted help very badly? and ?needed a friend,? YB made the decision to invite them into his home for an impactful conversation when they next showed up at his door.
?It was just cool to see someone with a different mindset that had nothing to do with business or money, just these wonderful souls,? he said.
As a sign of his commitment to the teachings, Youngboy told Billboard he?s planning to further this part of his life with a baptism ceremony, although he?s waiting until he no longer has to wear an ankle monitor to take this next step.
YB also tapped into a similarly vulnerable perspective when reflecting on his uniquely prolific creative output, which he likens to both a ?disease? and an addiction.
I wish I knew when I was younger how unhealthy this was for me. Whatever type of energy I had inside me, I would?ve pushed it toward something else, he said.
Reflecting more on his music, namely what he perceives as its potential impact on listeners, YB expressed a change in how he looks at his work now versus how he viewed it when he was younger. Specifically, when discussing ?the shit I put in these people?s ears,? the artist touched on a sense of responsibility he now feels and his desire ?to clean whatever I can clean? in the years ahead.
I think about how many lives I actually am responsible for when it comes to my music,? YB said before diving into several hypothetical scenarios, including asking ?How many people have put this shit in their ears and actually went and hurt someone
Deeper into his candor on this topic, which also saw him touching on having been ?brought up around a lot of fucked-up shit,? YB shared an apology. ?I was wrong,? he said. ?And I?m sorry.?
Meanwhile, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2023 nominees on Feb. 1 and rapper Missy Elliott reached a major milestone as the first female Hip Hop Artist to achieve the honor.
“This is an incredible honor. I’m so humbled and grateful to be counted amongst all the incredible honorees,” Missy said in a press release of the moment. “I’ve spent my career making the kind of music I love and it means so much to know that I have touched others as well.”
The “Lose Control” artist, 51, further noted what it the recognition means to her.
She continued, “But to hear that I am the first female hip hop artist to EVER be nominated into the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame?!? Wow!! This one hits extra different as I hope it opens doors for other female emcees to be recognized!”
Other nominees for the honor include artists such as Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper and George Michael. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony will take place this fall with date, venue and more information to be announced.
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